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Lobbying your fanbase through Facebook and flyering all over town will only get your band so far; if you’re looking to take things to the next level then you’re going to need some PR professionals, like the following quality peeps, to help you find your way.

1. In House Press
www.inhousepress.com

In House Press, a local institution these days, handle national press promotion and online coverage, and have represented artists such as The Coral, The Longcut and The Go! Team.

2. Ask Me PR
www.askmepr.com

Ask Me PR are all about national and regional radio and TV coverage for indie, guitar based and dance music. Email them with a link to your MySpace page and as much information as possible including biog, photos etc. to get yourself heard.

3. Quenched PR
www.quenchedmusic.com

Helping to raise the profile of bands across the North West, Quenched Music offer promotion across press, online, radio and student media. They also provide web and print design services, and can offer advice on legal issues.

4. Sonic PR
www.sonicpr.co.uk

You’re playing with the big boys here - Sonic PR currently provide regional press for Moby, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Metronomy and Grinderman, plus they handle PR for Manchester Academy. Make it onto their roster and you’re in very good company.